Astro-graph, Thursday April 11

You will almost certainly realize many of your aspirations in coming months. This is mostly because you’ll be unusually pragmatic and will actively take measures to turn your dreams into realities.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — If you’re thinking of teaming up with others in something that requires an investment, test the waters before plunging in. That pond might not hold everybody.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Independence is a wonderful quality, but you can carry it too far when it’s necessary to play nice with others. Be a team player when conditions ask it of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Guard against a tendency to treat your duties indifferently. Serious matters should never be treated in a cavalier fashion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Accept your friends for who and what they are, faults and all. If you display intolerance, rest assured others will call attention to your imperfections.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — The best way to get a message across to your family is to lead by example. If your attitude is “Do as I say, not as I do,” you could get into trouble.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Unless associates believe that you know what you’re talking about, they aren’t likely to put much credence in your words. If you want to sway an audience, you must be factual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Even though you are presently in a good financial cycle, things could still get rocky. In fact, chances are this could be one of those uncertain days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Usually, you are a strong and decisive person who isn’t prone to wavering. However, today you could make associates nervous because of an inability to make up your mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Under most conditions, you’re not averse to helping others. Today, though, you might lack your usual compassion and miss a chance to assist one who really needs support.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Be extremely selective regarding with whom you associate. If you get mixed up with the wrong people, the results could be disastrous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Be particularly mindful of your behavior when in public, because your image is currently fragile. Try not to do anything that could provide fodder for your detractors.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your associates will have a strong influence on your thinking. If you link up with a negative individual, you’re likely to see the world from a dark perspective.